New York State Court of Appeals Molineux evidence Larcenous intent – Contempt order from civil proceeding People v. Frumusa No. 65 Judge Fahey Background: At issue is how to identify propensity evidence in relation to the central holding of People ...

New York State Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics Part-time judge Former private employer becomes district attorney Opinion 17-08 Background: The inquiring part-time judge was formerly employed as a paralegal in an attorney’s private law office. The employment relationship ended less ...

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Hearsay Death threat – Murderous propensity United States v. Cummings 15-2035-cr (L) Judges Jacobs, Pooler, and Hall Background: The defendant appealed from his conviction of numerous counts of conspiracy to distribute ...

New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Slip and fall Storm in progress doctrine Mosley v. State of New York CA 16-01969 Appealed from Court of Claims Background: The claimant commenced an action seeking damages for injuries ...

New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Suppression Written admission – Spontaneous admission People v. Ibarrondo KA 12-01361 Appealed from Livingston County Court Background: The defendant appealed from a judgment convicting him of the criminal sale of ...

New York State Court of Appeals Ineffective assistance of counsel Prompt outcry – Prior consistent statements People v. Honghirun No. 66 Judge Stein Background: The defendant appealed from his conviction of child sex abuse on the grounds that he was ...

New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Grandparent custody Best interests of the child – Parental involvement Greeley v. Tucker CAF 15-01557 Appealed from Family Court, Cattaraugus County Background: The petitioner appealed from an order that granted ...